[ She does take it, at least! In fact, she's clutching it pretty tightly and close to herself as if she's afraid something will hurt the kitten otherwise.. ]

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[ She pauses at his question, blinking at him. She's not really in the mood for a formal introduction like she usually does, but she doesn't have much choice here, huh.. ]

Nice to meet you. My name is Kotomi Ichinose, a senior from class A. My hobby is reading books. When referring to me, please call me "Kotomi-chan". [ It almost sounds mechanized from just how many times she's practiced it. ]